Monthly Archives: April 2024

Precision in Practice: Unlocking the Power of Toolmaking Expertise 

The success of any product relies on the quality and accuracy of the tools used to create it. And this is where the art of toolmaking expertise comes into play. By partnering with skilled engineers and state-of-the-art machinery, you can unlock the power of precision and bring your vision to life. There’s more to this process than what meets the eye. Read on to learn why toolmaking expertise, precision machinery, and cutting-edge methods are critical to bringing products to life. What is Toolmaking?  Toolmaking is the process of creating the moulds used in manufacturing processes, specifically plastic injection moulding. Tools, in injection moulding terms, refer to moulds. Injection mould toolmakers combine expertise with advanced technology to produce high-quality, precise tools that meet the specific requirements of each project. The toolmaking process begins with tool design, where designers use CAD software … Continue reading

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Unlocking Efficiency: A Comprehensive Guide to Rapid Tooling for Prototype Manufacturing 

Bringing ideas to life quickly and efficiently is critical to manufacturing. This is where rapid tooling comes into play, transforming the way prototypes are manufactured. Rapid tooling is a process that combines technologies and techniques to create prototype tools in a fraction of the time and cost compared to traditional methods. Here, we’ll explore the world of rapid tooling and how it unlocks efficiency in prototype manufacturing. What is Rapid Tooling?  Rapid tooling refers to a set of techniques for fabricating prototype tools (a term interchangeable with moulds) quickly and cost-effectively. For plastic injection moulding projects, rapid tooling is vital for creating functional prototypes that closely resemble the final product. Prototype moulds are then iterated and refined into their final form once the customer is happy with the product. Rapid tooling – which aims to create prototype moulds quickly and … Continue reading

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BEC Group appoints new directors to continue company success

After over four and a half decades at the helm of Hampshire-based BEC Group, managing director Geoff Elvy has appointed three directors from existing management to the board. Mike Tharme, Paul Holland, and Katie Reed will work with Geoff to ensure the continued success of the business into the future. Over 46 years of successful tooling, moulding, and filter production has firmly established BEC’s reputation as a leading plastic injection moulding company in the South. Key to maintaining this comfortable position in the future are a growing number of hi-tech and filtration projects, in addition to high-volume repeat work from valued customers in the UK, USA, and EU in the pipeline. In 2024 and beyond, the board will work closely together to preserve BEC’s legacy as a reliable manufacturer and employer; many members of staff have been with the company … Continue reading

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